Stephen Root wins the Emmy for supporting actor in a comedy series for his role as Wyck in Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay.” The win marks his first Emmy win, according to coverage of the ceremony.
Both outlets report that Root, who is 74, becomes the oldest winner in the supporting actor in a comedy series category. The Hollywood Reporter highlights his age at 74, while Variety adds that the record is extended by two years compared with the previous oldest winner.
Variety further notes that the title had been held previously by another actor, underscoring that Root’s victory sets a new high-water mark for the category. Across the reports, the central focus is Root’s Emmy win and the record-setting aspect tied to his age, with no major discrepancies in the basic details of the award or the program.
